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Will I enjoy Breastfeeding? 🤱 Breastfeeding is an incredibly emotive topic. Our experiences, and the stories we hear from family and friends, can shape how we feel long before our baby arrives. Some people plan to breastfeed from the very beginning
🤍 Ready for some support? Not sure if you should book? 🤍 Maybe you’re wondering whether your concerns are really worth an appointment, or whether a consultation will actually make a difference. It’s completely understandable to feel
📊 What can the Infant Feeding Survey 2024 tell us about feeding babies in the UK? Behind every statistic is a family — and every feeding journey is different. The Infant Feeding Survey 2024 gives us a valuable snapshot of how babies are bein
🤱 Breastfeeding support when you need it most. If feeding feels challenging, painful, overwhelming, or you're simply looking for reassurance, a postnatal consultation can help you gain confidence and achieve your feeding goals. 💛 Personalised sup
🤱 Planning how you'll feed your baby can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone. My Antenatal Feeding Consultation is designed to help you feel informed, confident, and prepared before your baby arrives. Together we'll explo
✨ You don’t need to watch the clock to feed your baby. ✨ No app can tell you exactly when your baby needs to feed. No schedule can know your baby better than you do. Instead, watch your baby. 👀 Trust your instincts. 🤍 Learn their feeding c
Breastfeeding can be beautiful… but it can also feel hard. 🤍 You don’t have to wait until you’re completely overwhelmed before asking for support. Whether you’re experiencing pain, latch difficulties, concerns about milk s
💗 CLICKING, COUGHING OR SPLUTTERING DURING FEEDS? Many parents assume these things are "just normal"... ✨ Clicking sounds ✨ Milk dribbling from the mouth ✨ Frequent coughing or spluttering ✨ Struggling to keep up with milk flow ✨ Sym
🚨 ENSURE INFANT FEEDING TAKES A PRIORITY ON YOUR RESEARCH LIST ..... You can spend months researching prams, cots and car seats... ✨ But many parents get to their baby's first feed and realise they've never actually been told what to expect. The
"Am I supposed to know all of this already?" If you've found yourself Googling infant feeding at 2am and ending up more confused than when you started, take a deep breath. You don't need to know everything. You don't need to buy everythin
🎁 The perfect gift of support 💗 Looking for a thoughtful gift for a new or expectant mum? Why not gift them some expert breastfeeding and infant feeding support when they need it most. 🌸 Gift vouchers for The Harrogate Lactation Consultant are
Thank you 🤍 A little appreciation post for everyone who has taken the time to leave me a Google review. As a small, local business, your reviews genuinely mean so much. 🤍 They help other families find me when they’re looking for breastfeedi
🩶 Silver cups for sore & damaged nipples: helpful or not? Silver nursing cups have become popular for nipple pain and damage ✨ Potential pros • Silver has antimicrobial properties, which may help with healing properties • Provide a
💛 Breast Milk Storage: A Quick Reminder Expressed breast milk can be safely stored when handled correctly: ❄️ In the fridge (4°C or below): up to 8 days 🧊 In the freezer (-18°C or below): up to 6 months 👜 In a cool bag with ice packs:
🤱 Did You Know? Around 81% of mothers in the UK start breastfeeding, but a significant number stop earlier than they had planned. This isn't because parents aren't committed. More often, families stop due to challenges: ✨ Painful feeding ✨ Conce
💛 Feeding Support Looks Different for Every Family No two feeding journeys are the same, and neither is the support you may need. ✨ We know that getting the right support early can make a huge difference. We also know that support from your partne